How To Fix /SCWM/MEDI037 - Sum of new quantity differs from the sum of the inbound delivery items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MEDI -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Sum of new quantity differs from the sum of the inbound delivery items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MEDI037 - Sum of new quantity differs from the sum of the inbound delivery items ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MEDI037 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the sum of the new quantities being processed and the sum of the quantities in the inbound delivery items. This error typically occurs during the processing of inbound deliveries in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module of SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The total quantity of items being processed does not match the total quantity specified in the inbound delivery. This can happen if:
  
  Some items were not included in the processing.
  There were changes made to the quantities in the inbound delivery after the initial creation.
  There are discrepancies due to manual entries or adjustments.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Users may have entered incorrect quantities during the goods receipt process.
  
  
  Partial Deliveries: If the inbound delivery is partially delivered, the system may expect a different quantity than what is being processed.
  
  
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, discrepancies can arise if batches are not properly accounted for.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Inbound Delivery: Check the inbound delivery document to ensure that the quantities match what is being processed. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the inbound delivery in the SAP system.
  Reviewing the item details and quantities.
  
  
  
  Adjust Quantities: If there are discrepancies, adjust the quantities in the inbound delivery or the quantities being processed to ensure they match.
  
  
  Check for Partial Deliveries: If the inbound delivery is partially delivered, ensure that the quantities being processed reflect the actual quantities received.
  
  
  Review Batch Information: If batch management is in use, ensure that all batches are accounted for and that their quantities match the expected values.
  
  
  Reprocess the Inbound Delivery: After making the necessary adjustments, try to reprocess the inbound delivery to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue continues, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for processing inbound deliveries) to check and manage inbound deliveries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to inbound deliveries and quantities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.